MSI 925XE Neo Platinum User manual

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G52-M7053X7
MS-7053 (v1.X) ATX Mainboard
925XE Neo-Platinum

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Manual Rev: 1.0
Release Date: September 2004
FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B
digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is
operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation
of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which
case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
Notice 1
The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Notice 2
Shielded interface cables and A.C. power cord, if any, must be used in order to
comply with the emission limits.
VOIR LA NOTICE D’INSTALLATION AVANT DE RACCORDER AU RESEAU.
Micro-StarInternational
MS-7053
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation

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Copyright Notice
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guarantee is given as to the correctness of its contents. Our products are under
continual improvement and we reserve the right to make changes without notice.
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RevisionHistory
Revision Revision History Date
V1.0 First release for PCB 1.X June 2004
with Intel 925X & Intel ICH6/ICH6R
V1.1 Multi-lingual version June 2004
V1.2 Change to NB to 925XE September 2004

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1. Always read the safety instructions carefully.
2. Keep this User’s Manual for future reference.
3. Keep this equipment away from humidity.
4. Lay this equipment on a reliable flat surface before setting it up.
5. The openings on the enclosure are for air convection hence protects the equip-
ment from overheating. Do not cover the openings.
6. Make sure the voltage of the power source and adjust properly 110/220V be-
fore connecting the equipment to the power inlet.
7. Place the power cord such a way that people can not step on it. Do not place
anything over the power cord.
8. Always Unplug the Power Cord before inserting any add-on card or module.
9. All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted.
10. Never pour any liquid into the opening that could damage or cause electrical
shock.
11. If any of the following situations arises, get the equipment checked by a service
personnel:
hThe power cord or plug is damaged.
hLiquid has penetrated into the equipment.
hThe equipment has been exposed to moisture.
hThe equipment has not work well or you can not get it work according to
User’s Manual.
hThe equipment has dropped and damaged.
hThe equipment has obvious sign of breakage.
12. Do not leave this equipment in an environment unconditioned, storage
temperature above 600 C (1400F), it may damage the equipment.
Safety Instructions
CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the
manufacturer.
Technical Support
If a problem arises with your system and no solution can be obtained from the user’s
manual, please contact your place of purchase or local distributor. Alternatively,
please try the following help resources for further guidance.
hVisit the MSI homepage & FAQ site for technical guide, BIOS updates, driver
updates, and other information: http://www.msi.com.tw & http://www.msi.
com.tw/program/service/faq/faq/esc_faq_list.php
hContact our technical staff at: [email protected]

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CONTENTS
FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement ....................................................... iii
Copyright Notice ........................................................................................................... iii
Revision History............................................................................................................ iii
Safety Instructions ...................................................................................................... iv
Technical Support ........................................................................................................ iv
Chapter 1. Getting Started...................................................................................1-1
Mainboard Specifications ...................................................................................1-3
Mainboard Layout................................................................................................1-4
Packing Contents.................................................................................................1-5
MSI Special Features ..........................................................................................1-6
Core CellTM Chip ........................................................................................ 1-6
DigiCell.........................................................................................................1-7
Other Features ...........................................................................................1-8
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup.................................................................................2-1
Quick Components Guide....................................................................................2-2
Central Processing Unit: CPU..............................................................................2-3
Introduction to LGA 775 CPU .....................................................................2-3
CPU & Cooler Installation............................................................................ 2-4
Memory ................................................................................................................2-7
Introduction to DDR2 SDRAM.....................................................................2-7
Memory Module Population Rules ..............................................................2-8
Installing DDR2 Modules .............................................................................2-8
Power Supply ....................................................................................................... 2-9
ATX 24-Pin Power Connector: ATX1 .........................................................2-9
ATX 12V Power Connector: JPW1............................................................2-9
Back Panel ..........................................................................................................2-10
Mouse/Keyboard Connector....................................................................2-10
USB Connectors .......................................................................................2-10
Serial Port Connector ............................................................................... 2-11
Audio Port Connectors............................................................................. 2-11
LAN (RJ-45) Jack (Optional)....................................................................2-12
1394 Port...................................................................................................2-13
Parallel Port Connector: LPT1 ..................................................................2-13
Connectors .........................................................................................................2-14
Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1 ........................................................2-14
Fan Power Connectors: CPUFAN2/SYSFAN2/NBFAN1 .........................2-14

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Hard Disk Connectors: IDE1, IDE2 & IDE3
(IDE 2 & IDE3 are optional).............................................................2-15
Serial ATA/Serial ATA RAID Connectors controlled by
Intel ICH6R: SATA1~SATA4 ...........................................................2-16
Front Panel Connectors: JFP1, JFP2 .......................................................2-17
CD-In Connector: JCD1 ............................................................................2-18
Front Panel Audio Connector: JAUD1 .....................................................2-18
FWH/LPC Debugging Pin Header: JLPC1 ................................................2-19
Front USB Connectors: JUSB1 & JUSB2 ................................................2-19
Chassis Intrusion Switch Connector: JCI1 .............................................2-20
1394 Connectors: J1394_2, J1394_3 .....................................................2-20
D-Bracket™ 2 Connector: JDB1..............................................................2-21
Jumpers .............................................................................................................2-22
Clear CMOS Jumper: JBAT1 ....................................................................2-22
Slots ...................................................................................................................2-23
PCI Express Slots .....................................................................................2-23
PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Slots......................................2-23
PCI Interrupt Request Routing ..................................................................2-24
Chapter 3. BIOS Setup........................................................................................... 3-1
Entering Setup .....................................................................................................3-2
Selecting the First Boot Device .................................................................3-2
Control Keys ...............................................................................................3-3
Getting Help ................................................................................................3-3
Main Menu ...................................................................................................3-3
Default Settings ..........................................................................................3-3
The Main Menu.....................................................................................................3-4
Standard CMOS Features ...................................................................................3-6
Advanced BIOS Features ...................................................................................3-8
Advanced Chipset Features.............................................................................3-10
Integrated Peripherals .......................................................................................3-12
Power Management Features ..........................................................................3-17
PNP/PCIConfigurations .....................................................................................3-19
H/W Monitor .......................................................................................................3-20
CellMenu............................................................................................................3-21
Load Fail-Safe/Optimized Defaults...................................................................3-24
BIOS Setting Password ....................................................................................3-25
Chapter 4. Introduction to DigiCell .................................................................... 4-1
Main .....................................................................................................................4-2

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Introduction .................................................................................................4-2
H/W Diagnostic ....................................................................................................4-4
Communication.....................................................................................................4-5
Software Access Point.......................................................................................4-6
Terminology.................................................................................................4-6
Access Point Mode ....................................................................................4-7
WLAN Card Mode .......................................................................................4-8
Live Update ..........................................................................................................4-9
MEGASTICK ......................................................................................................4-10
Basic Function ..........................................................................................4-10
Non-Unicode programs supported ..........................................................4-12
Core Center (for Pentium 4 CPU)......................................................................4-14
Left-wing: Current system status ...........................................................4-15
Right-wing: PC hardware status during real time operation .................4-15
Audio Speaker Setting ......................................................................................4-16
Power on Agent........................................................................................4-18
Power On..................................................................................................4-18
Power Off / Restart..................................................................................4-19
Start With ..................................................................................................4-19
Auto Login.................................................................................................4-20
Chapter 5. Introdction to Intel ICH6R SATA RAID ............................................5-1
BIOS Configuration .............................................................................................. 5-2
Using the Intel RAID Option ROM ............................................................... 5-2
Installing Software .............................................................................................. 5-8
Install Driver in Windows XP / 2000 ..........................................................5-8
Installation of Intel Application Accelerator RAID Edition ..........................5-9
RAID Migration Instructions...............................................................................5-14
Create RAID Volume from Existing Disk ..................................................5-15
Chapter 6. Introduction to VIA VT6410 IDE RAID............................................. 6-1
Introduction ..........................................................................................................6-2
RAID 0 (Striping).........................................................................................6-2
RAID Basics................................................................................................6-2
RAID 1 (Mirroring)....................................................................................... 6-3
RAID 0+1 (Striping/Mirroring) ..................................................................... 6-3
JBOD (Spanning)........................................................................................6-3
BIOS Configuration .............................................................................................. 6-4
Create Disk Array .......................................................................................6-5
Delete Disk Array........................................................................................6-8

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Create and Delete Spare Hard Drive......................................................... 6-9
Select Boot Array .....................................................................................6-10
View Serial Number of Hard Drive ..........................................................6-10
Duplicate Critical RAID 1 Array ................................................................ 6-11
Rebuild Broken RAID 0/0+1 Array ...........................................................6-12
Installing Software ............................................................................................6-14
Install Driver in Windows 2000/XP ..........................................................6-14
Installation of VIA IDE RAID Utility ............................................................6-15
Using VIA RAID Tool ..........................................................................................6-18
Chapter 7. Introduction to CMI9880L Audio Codec ....................................... 7-1
Installing the Audio Codec Driver .......................................................................7-2
Software Configuration ......................................................................................7-3
Main Setting ................................................................................................7-3
Smart Jack ..................................................................................................7-7
Multi-Stream Function Support & Mixer .....................................................7-8
Effect ........................................................................................................ 7-11
Information ................................................................................................ 7-11

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Getting Started
Chapter 1. Getting
Started
Thank you for choosing the 925XE Neo Platinum (MS-7053)
v1.X ATX mainboard. The 925XE Neo Platinum mainboard is based
on Intel®925XE and Intel®ICH6/ICH6R chipset for optimal system
efficiency. Designed to fit the advanced Intel®Pentium 4 Prescott
LGA775 processor, the 925XE Neo Platinum mainboard delivers a
high performance and professional desktop platform solution.
Getting Started

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MS-7053 ATX Mainboard
Mainboard Specifications
CPU
hSupports Intel®Pentium 4 Prescott LGA775 processors in LGA775 package.
hSupports Pentium 4 3XX, 5XX, 6XX & P4EE (Intel Pentium 4 Processor with HT
Technology Extreme Edition) sequence processor or higher speed.
hSupports Intel Hyper-Threading Technology.
(For the latest information about CPU, please visit http://www.msi.com.tw/program/
products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_cpu_support.php)
Chipset
hIntel® 925XE chipset
- Supports FSB 800MHz & FSB 1066MHz.
- Supports PCI Express x16 interface.
- Supports DDR2 400/533 memory interface.
hIntel®ICH6/ICH6R chipset
- Hi-Speed USB (USB2.0) controller, 480Mb/sec, up to 8 ports.
- 4 Serial ATA ports with transfer rate up to 1.5Gb/s.
- 1 channel Ultra ATA 100 bus Master IDE controller.
- PCI Master v2.3, I/O APIC.
- ACPI 2.0 Compliant.
- Serial ATA 150 RAID 0, RAID 1 and Matrix RAID (for ICH6R only).
- Integrated AHCI controller (for ICH6R only).
Main Memory
hSupports four unbuffered DIMM of 1.8 Volt DDR2 SDRAM
hSupports up to 4GB memory size.
hSupports Dual channel DDR2 memory architecture.
hSupports DDR2 400/533 memory interface.
(For the updated supporting memory modules, please visit http://www.msi.com.tw/
program/products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_trp_list.php.)
Slots
hOne PCI Express x16 slot (supports PCI Express Bus specification v1.0a compliant).
hTwo PCI Express x1 slots (supports PCI Express Bus specification v1.0a compliant).
hThree 32-bit v2.3 Master PCI bus slots (support 3.3v/5v PCI bus interface).
On-Board IDE
hOne Ultra DMA 66/100 IDE controllers integrated in ICH6/ICH6R.
- Supports PIO, Bus Master operation modes.
- Can connect up to Two Ultra ATA drives.
hSerial ATA 150 controller integrated in ICH6/ICH6R.
- Up to 150MB/sec transfer speed.
- Can connect up to four Serial ATA devices.
- Supports AHCI controller with SATA Raid 0, Raid 1 and Matrix Raid (for ICH6R
only).
- Supports SATA hot plug (for ICH6R only).